Color Information
HEX
#9C998D
RGB
156, 153, 141
LAB
63.2, -1.1, 6.7
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Light Sea Grey FS36307 by Mr. Paint (ΔE 2.3)
Compatibility unverified: chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: candidate not recorded or recognized. ΔE 2.3 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
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M-485 Light Grey 10ml by AK Real Colors (ΔE 0.6)
opacity: opaque vs semi-opaque. ΔE 0.6 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Rakarth Flesh catalog data
More from CitadelRakarth Flesh by Citadel is cataloged as base, opaque, Base in the grey color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #9C998D, RGB 156/153/141, and CIELAB 63.2/-1.1/6.7. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 16 related catalog colors for this paint. ΔE measures the distance between the listed digital color values only; it does not describe opacity, finish behavior, or how the paint covers a surface. Cross-class matches, such as metallic against conventional paint, are shown as digital color only and are never presented as verified substitutes.
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Technical Color Analysis
Rakarth Flesh is a muted grey with medium-light value (L*: 63.2). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 6.8), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Medium-Light
neutral
Muted
Lighter midtone excellent for first highlights or as a lighter base coat option.
Balanced temperature that works harmoniously with both warm and cool palettes. Versatile for various applications.
Subtle, understated color. Excellent for realistic effects, weathering, and natural materials.
Recommended Undercoats
Grey
Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors
Zenithal
Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Medium-light value works as an intermediate layer between base and highlight
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a layer in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
Layering Tips
- Apply each layer to progressively smaller areas, leaving previous layers visible
- Maintain consistent light direction across all layers
- Thin paints for smoother transitions between layers